House Bill No. by Representative Bayham proposes an amendment to Article III, Section 13 of the Louisiana Constitution regarding the introduction of local bills. The amendment stipulates that local laws can only be enacted through a bill introduced by a legislator whose district encompasses the locality affected by the proposed law. However, it allows for exceptions in cases where there is a vacancy in the district. The bill also retains existing provisions that require notice of intent to introduce local or special laws to be published in the official journal of the locality, with specific time constraints and content requirements for the notice.

The proposed amendment will be submitted to the voters of Louisiana for approval during the statewide election scheduled for November 3, 2026. The ballot will include a proposition asking voters whether they support the amendment, which aims to ensure that local legislation is more closely tied to the representatives of the affected areas. This change is intended to enhance local governance and accountability by ensuring that only those legislators who represent the locality can introduce relevant local bills.